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03-14-2011, 06:29 PM | #1 |
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Steering Question: What u-Joints to use from GM Column to GM Box (78 Camaro)
Hi guys,
I did some searching and couldn't come up with the info I'm looking for. Here is my situation: I have a 1978 firebird column in my truck, and the 1978 firebird subframe under my front fenders... The steering shaft needs to be made up... my first question is what dimension/shape u-joint do i need to mate the the late 70's GM column (is it 1"-48spline?) my 2nd question is what u-joint i need to mate to the steering box (after I remove the rag-joint - chart appears to be 3/4"-30Spline?) and my last question is - what are people using for the rod to connect the two? it appears that Speedway Motors have ujoints so you can buy 3/4" round shaft and weld... but I was hoping to keep the "Crumple" joint in the shaft... should i just extend my stock 1978 firebird steering shaft on one end and use the stock 'crumple' zone? or is there a longer shaft I could buy to replace the male half of the shaft and slip it inside the stock female half? Any pictures and sized would me most helpfull!!! I found this chart from Speedway Motors and wanted to make sure I was on the right track...
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03-15-2011, 09:22 PM | #2 |
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Re: Steering Question: What u-Joints to use from GM Column to GM Box (78 Camaro)
I tried to look things up in CPP's catelog.
(you might check their website) You are saying: Your steering column is: 1"-48 sppline.Part #CPP-UJ2) Your steering box is: 3/4"-30 spline.(Part# CPP-UJ3) You would just use "DD" style joints with a "double D" joint between the two. The shaft material will be the 3/4-DD shaft. (Part# CPP1850-D) Also look at their camaro steering kit part # 8050510 Check out the above parts on CPP's website: www.classicperform.com
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